Athens private full-day tour on e-tuk tuk

Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece
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Overview
Languages
English, Spanish
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mobile
What To Expect

Visiting Athens starts with Acropolis hill. On the historical hill, you will also see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon.Next to Acropolis, you can also visit the Aeropagitou Hill, where Saint Paul spoke to Athenians, the Filoppapou Hill to see the amazing views and the Prision of Socrates, and the Pnyx Hill. Continue to Thissio neighborhood for a quick of the amazing views of this area, to head towards the Ancient Agora, its Museum and the Temple of Hephasteus, the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built. Then, you will pass by Psiri and the Central Market of Athens.Stop at the National Archaeological Museum. Next, drive to Syntagma Square to see the Evzones guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just in front of the Greek Parliament that used to be the old Kings Palace. As a continuation, drive-thru Panepistimiou Street, and see the architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University – The National Library). Then drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, which offers the best panoramic view of the city. Stop for a break at a Greek traditional taverna, (lunch not included in price).After Lycabettus Hill, continue to visit the Panathenaic Stadium. And following the temple of Zeus, with the Hadrian’s Arch just in front of one of the main entrances to Plaka, and Monastiraki, the two historically old neighborhoods of Athens, inside Plaka you will also visit the Roman Agora and the Tower Of The Winds as the huge Hadrian's Library, and in Monastiraki the well known Flea Market of Monastriaki. And towards the end, go to the New Acropolis Museum. A brand new museum opened in 2009 and it is counted as one of the best museums in the world.You will see the locals surrounding Athens and meet real people and places that show the daily life of an Athenian and avoid the tourist traps.

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Important info

  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
  • Minimum 2 participants required to start the tour
  • If you're a family or small group of 6 people, please contact the tour operator to confirm the possibility of the tour
  • Admission tickets for archaeological sites: (Excluded in the tour price) - SUMMER PERIOD: 1 April – 31 October - WINTER PERIOD: 1 November – 31 March
  • Combined Ticket valid for 5 days allows you to visit (COMBO TICKET): (Valid for all sites) Full : €30.00 - Acropolis of Athens - Ancient Agora of Athens - Kerameikos Museum - Roman Agora of Athens - Temple of Zeus - Archaeological Site of Lykeion - Hadrian’s Library
  • Ticket valid for one day, one entrance per archaeological site (SIMPLE TICKET): - Acropolis: Full: €20 – Reduced: € 10 - Temple of Zeus: Full: € 8 – Reduced: € 4 - Ancient Agora: Full: € 10 – Reduced: € 5 - Hadrian's Library: Full: € 6 – Reduced: € 3 - Kerameikos site: Full: € 8 – Reduced: € 4 - Lykeion Archaeological Site: Full : € 4 – Reduced: € 2 - Acropolis Museum: Full: €10 – Reduced: € 5 - Athens National Archaeological Museum: Full: € 10 - Reduced: € 5 - Panathenaic Stadium - Ancient Olympic Stadium: Full: € 5 -Reduced: € 2
  • Holidays: - 1 January: closed - 6 January: 08:00 – 15:00 - Shrove Monday: 08:00 – 15:00 - 25 March: closed - Good Friday: until 12:00 – 17:00 - Holy Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00 - Easter Sunday: closed - Easter Monday: 08:00 – 20:00 - 1 May: closed - Holy Spirit Day: 08:00 – 20:00 - 15 August: 08:00 – 20:00 - 28 October: 08:00 – 15:00 - 25 December: closed - 26 December: closed
  • Free admission: - Escorting teachers during the visits of schools and institutions of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and of military schools - Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership card - Persons possessing a free admission card - Young people, from EU member states under the age of 25, after presenting Identity Card or passport to confirm the age - Children up to the age of 5, from non European Union Countries, after presenting Identity Card or passport to confirm the age
  • Free admission days: - 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) - 18 April (International Monuments Day) - 18 May (International Museums Day) - The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
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What's included
included-item
Electric Tuk Tuk. Driver & live explanations of what you see (not a licensed official tour guide to accompany you to the sites). Hotel pick up & drop-off (places located 5km from Syntagma Square). Private service. Bottled Water
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What's not included
excluded-items
Admission tickets to the monuments. Licensed Tour guide upon request & availability. Lunch. Tips (optional)
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Highlights

Try a new unique way to see and visit Athens by e-tuk tuk ride!. Visit all the main archeological sites, the birth of democracy and western civilization. Enjoy a discovery walk in your interested places

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Carlos Frederico Santos Pitta
Meeting Point

Pick-up and drop-off are available at your hotel, located in the downtown center only, or you can go directly to the meeting point at Syntagma Square. Please confirm your pick up point one day before the tour.